Lectern Stolen From Village Church Turns Up in Romania

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An ornate brass lectern stolen from a church in Wiltshire has been found at an antiques fair in Romania. The discovery suggests Eastern European gangs are plundering our churches and smuggling treasures abroad to sell cheaply. The 4ft eagle lectern, worth...

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